CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. – We should learn more on Tuesday afternoon about last week’s explosion of a Blue Origin rocket on the Space Coast.
Space Launch Delta 45 will be providing an update at around 4:15 p.m.
The New Glenn rocket exploded in a dramatic fireball Thursday night during a static fire engine test, which is a standard procedure where engines are ignited while the rocket stays secured to the pad. The rocket was supposed to launch a few days later.
So far, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp says the big support tower at Launch Complex 36 is damaged and will need repairs, but won’t need to be replaced. The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas tanks are all in good shape, and the water tower is also in good shape.
Some LC-36 updates. Now that we’ve had access to the pad and integration facility we can share a bit of good news. The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen and LNG tanks are all in good shape. This is good luck because these are very long lead items. The water tower is also…
— Dave Limp (@davill) June 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Blue Origin says debris from the explosion could begin washing ashore in the days or weeks ahead.
Blue Origin says people should not touch it, warning it could contain hazardous materials or sharp components that could cause injury.
Brevard EOC issued this statement: “If you find suspected Blue Origin anomaly debris, do not call to the Blue Origin Wreckage Management hotline at 321-222-4355 or by email at missionrecovery@blueorigin.com ."
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